Resources

American Cancer Society Phone: 800-227-2345 Web site: www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the “nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.”

Cancer Patient Support Services (CapSS) Phone: 727-462-2125 Web site: www.mpmhealth.com A Community Program of Morton Plant Mease/Baycare Health System. Offers Individual counseling, education and support groups to all cancer patients, their family and friends at no cost. Look for the current newsletter in the cancer information section at the website.

Roxanne’s Beacons of Hope (Head & Neck Cancer Support Group) Our goal is to assist those who are about to start treatment, under treatment and those who are in recovery from head and neck cancer. As first party references, we are able to totally relate to patients and provide practical solutions to comfort and make their journey a little easier and more predictable. – Joe Chapin (Member & Survivor) Please call Bardmoor Cancer Center for Dates and times/ or if you need additional information. 727-320-0200

Live Strong at YMCA Phone: 727-394-9622 www.suncoastymca.org The YMCA of the USA and Lance Armstrong Foundation has formed a partnership to look for opportunities to provide meaningful and successful wellness options for Cancer Survivors. The Bardmoor YMCA is one of ten Y’s around the country chosen as a test site for this program in 2008.

Meslothelioma Guide www.mesotheliomaguide.com A comprehensive guide in the fight against asbestos-related cancer which includes up-to-date information about living with meslothelioma, top doctors and treatment options.